Our infectious disease expert offers advice to help members and patients protect themselves and get the health care they need. Over the past weeks, the nation has seen a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases. Kaiser Permanente remains ready to safely and expertly treat an increase in patients with COVID-19, as well as provide primary and […]
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Training the next generation of physicians, health advocates
Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine welcomes its inaugural class The Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine opened on July 27, as its inaugural class of 50 students began their journey to become outstanding clinicians and advocates for change within the medical profession and in society. “All of us at the […]
A History of Leading the Way: Celebrating KP's 75th Anniversary
In 2020, our 75th year, we’re showcasing how our history of innovation prepares us for many more years of delivering high-quality, affordable health care. Whether it’s advocating for equity and inclusion, protecting our environment, or tackling a pandemic head-on, the people of Kaiser Permanente are here for the tough stuff — with fresh ideas in […]
Resilience Room De-stresses Nurses
Outside of the COVID-19 unit on the 6th floor at KP Los Angeles Medical Center (LAMC), is a quiet room. In it, the scent of lavender fills the air, calming music plays, encouraging quotes and art line the walls, laminated packets of information on stress relief and mental well-being are laid out, and hot tea […]
The Fighting Spirit Outruns COVID-19
From our friends at Kaiser Permanente Northern California comes the remarkable story of Tom Butts, a triathlete who battled hard against COVID-19 and won. After 110 days in the hospital (87 of them on a ventilator) at KP San Jose, Tom outpaced the coronavirus through sheer determination, a fighting spirit, and a lot of hard […]
COVID-19 Leave Hours Benefit Extended
UPDATE: The COVID-19 temporary relief benefits have been extended through September 30, 2020. Employees who need to be away from work because they have received a positive COVID-19 test result may be eligible to receive up to 80 hours of COVID-19 Positive leave hours. The COVID-19 Positive leave hours temporary benefits are now extended through […]
COVID-19: Recovering Safely at Home
Most people who get sick with COVID-19 will have mild symptoms and can recover at home. Here’s how to keep yourself and your loved ones healthy and safe if you or someone you are living with is sick. Print or share these flyers with others in the household. In English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, and […]
COVID-19 Informational Videos — All in One Place
Many people prefer to get their information via video rather than written material. Kaiser Permanente Southern California has compiled all of its COVID-19 videos in one place, so you can quickly scan and watch. Most videos are less than one minute long; others are just a couple of minutes. This great resource is vailable to […]
What Will it Take? You.
The latest statistics are downright alarming: At KPSC, our COVID-19 positive inpatient census is higher than the peak we reached in April, and it continues to climb. California recorded nearly twice the number of coronavirus cases in June as it did in May. Hospitalizations have more than tripled in San Bernardino County and more than doubled in Orange, Riverside and […]
Security with a Smile (and a Cheer) Makes National News
Want to smile? Watch this amazingly uplifting TV segment about the goodness in people helping people. ABC World News Tonight aired this story featuring security guard Robert Johnson, a man who takes the time to make certain that the nurses, doctors, and other medical staff at KP Downey Medical Center know they are appreciated. Every […]
The Mental Toll of Providing Care During a Pandemic
Keeping watch for PTSD and other mental health issues for clinicians on front lines of COVID-19 The rising numbers of COVID-19 cases are staggering. However, when it comes to the mental and emotional toll inflicted by the novel coronavirus, some of the devastation cannot be quantified. Over the last several months, the medical community […]
Tips for a Fun, Healthy Summer
COVID-19 is still spreading within many communities. If you’re planning to host or attend a summer gathering, read these 4 tips to help reduce your risk of exposure. With summer in full swing and stay-at-home orders lifting across the country, we know that many are making plans for family and community gatherings. At Kaiser Permanente, […]
On Target for Clinic Re-openings
Good news for members, patients, and guests who love the convenience of getting care at your neighborhood Target store. Kaiser Permanente’s existing 26 Target Clinic locations opened on June 29 along with a new location in Norwalk, CA. Steps to ensure the suppression of the coronavirus at each clinic location are in place. KP licensed […]
Ex-Governors Join Newsom to Urge, "Californians: Wear a Mask!"
Democrats and Republicans agree, wearing a mask isn’t a political statement. It’s about protecting yourself, your family, and your community. California’s current and past 4 governors are reminding us that our actions save lives. Kaiser Permanente has joined in promoting this clever public service announcement, in which the Governors make a bipartisan plea to encourage […]
The Importance of Empathy (video)
There is so much useful information packed into this 3 1/2 minute video — and it’s never more relevant than right now, during this highly-charged, double-pandemic moment in time. We all manage stress and anxiety in our own way based on our own experiences. Without knowing it, we create expectations of how others should behave […]
